Malayalam film Jallikattu becomes India's official entry to Oscars 2021
Nov 25, 2020, at 08:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Malayalam film Jallikattu has become India's official entry to the 93rd Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences (Oscar) Awards 2021
Nature humbles you and puts you in perspective: Nomadland director Chloe Zhao
Nov 10, 2020, at 08:09 pm
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Chloé Zhao, director and producer of the film ‘Nomadland’, winner of TIFF 2020 People's Choice Award, tell Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director & Co-Head of TIFF, how she balanced the successful creation of the larger landscape of the vast portrait of contemporary American West against a more intimate portrait of the protagonist Fern. Asha Bajaj, IBNS Canada's Special Correspondent, brings you the excerpts:
Nov 08, 2020, at 09:59 pm
Islamabad: A Pakistani newspaper has said the treatment given to Pakistani web series Churails, which dealt with sensitive issues, reflected the 'hypocrisy' of the society.
Turkish short film Tor wins award for the best actress at the 9th Delhi Shorts film fest
Oct 31, 2020, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi: At the recently concluded award ceremony of Delhi Shorts International Film Festival, the jury recognized & awarded Turkish actress Rüçhan Çalışkur with Best actress award for her performance in Turkish short film ‘Tor’.
26th KIFF rescheduled to Jan 2021 over Covid-19 spread
Oct 29, 2020, at 07:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 26th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) has been rescheduled to January, 2021 over the spread of Covid-19.
Oct 26, 2020, at 08:13 pm
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) held at Toronto, Joana Vicente, Executive director and co-head of TIFF discusses 'Ammonite' with Francis Lee, director of the film starring Kate Winslet. IBNS Canada's special correspondent Asha Bajaj brings excerpts:
Oct 24, 2020, at 07:35 pm
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) , Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director & Co-Head of TIFF, discusses the film 'Nomadland' with American actress Frances McDormand, who played Fern exploring the vast landscape of the American West, in director-producer Chloé Zhao's intimate portrayal of life as a modern-day nomad. Our Toronto correspondent Asha Bajaj brings you the excerpts:
Enacting delicate same-sex relationship with Ronan every day terrified me: Kate Winslet
Oct 10, 2020, at 05:55 pm
During one of the conversations series organized by the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), thed iconic fest's executive director and co-head Joana Vicente catches up with Hollywood stars Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan in Francis Lee directed 'Ammonite'. The romantic drama is inspired by the life of 19th century British palaeontologist Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) who was in an all-consuming same-sex love with geologist Charlotte Murchison (Saoirse Ronan). Asha Bajaj brings you excerpts:
TIFF 2020: Short reviews of 10 most popular films
Oct 05, 2020, at 05:53 pm
Toronto, Sep 25 (IBNS): The 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2020 had been forced to cull the number of TIFF titles from over 330 in 2019 to roughly 50 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the 50 films premiered at the TIFF 2020, IBNS Canada's Special Correspondent Asha Bajaj selects 10 films for short reviews.
TIFF 2020 film 'Nomadland' is a study of modern-day nomad's life in West America
Sep 24, 2020, at 05:18 am
Toronto/IBNS: Directed, edited, produced, and screen played by Chloé Zhao, TIFF 2020 Gala Presentation 'Nomadland', an adapted version of Jessica Bruder’s non-fiction book celebrates humanity and community as she portrays the intimate life of widowed Fern (Frances McDormand) as a modern-day nomad.
TIFF 2020 to premiere tonight 'Pieces of Woman' depicting a couple's deep loss
Sep 19, 2020, at 05:59 am
Toronto/IBNS: Directed by Kornél Mundruczó, 'Pieces of Woman', a moving story of a couple experiencing deepest loss, will premiere on Friday at TIFF Bell Lightbox here on 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
TIFF 2020 premiers family drama '180° Rule'
Sep 19, 2020, at 05:09 am
Toronto/IBNS: Written and directed by Farnoosh Samadi and produced by Ali Mosaffa, the film '180° Rule', a family drama providing a glimpse into the customary Iranian family structure premiered online on Thursday at Bell Digital Cinema here by 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
TIFF 2020 Tribute Awards to be streamed internationally by Variety
Sep 16, 2020, at 04:44 am
Toronto/IBNS: The TIFF Tribute Awards ceremony, an annual fundraiser to support both Toronto International Film Festival's year-round programming, as well as the organization’s core mission to transform the way people see the world through film, would be streamed internationally tonight by Variety at 8:30 pm ET, TIFF reports said.
Free online panel discussion of 'Planet Africa 25: Origin Stories' held at TIFF 2020
Sep 15, 2020, at 04:08 am
FToronto/IBNS: A free online presentation of 'Planet Africa 25: Origin Stories' was held at Bell Digital Talks by 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sunday.
TIFF 2020 premieres Francis Lee's 'Ammonite' starring Kate Winslet in lead
Sep 13, 2020, at 06:06 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Directed and screen-played by England-based Francis Lee's Gala Presentation, 'Ammonite,' a 2020 romantic drama film, starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan, premiered on Saturday during 45th International Film Festival (TIFF) online at Bell Digital Cinema, TIFF reports said.
Halle Berry starrer 'Bruised' premieres at TIFF 2020
Sep 13, 2020, at 05:59 pm
Toronto/IBNS: The 45th International Film Festival (TIFF) premiered Halle Berry's directional debut 'Bruised' online at Bell Digital Cinema as well as Visa Skyline Drive-In at CityView, Toronto on Saturday.
TIFF premieres The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America
Sep 13, 2020, at 03:07 am
Toronto/IBNS: Michelle Latimer's Documentary film The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America was premiered at the 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) at TIFF Bell Lightbox here on Saturday, TIFF reports said.
TIFF 2020 kicks off with film-version of David Byrne's American Utopia
Sep 12, 2020, at 05:43 am
Toronto/IBNS: The 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) kicked off on Thursday with the Opening Night Gala Presentation of the Spike Lee-directed filmed version of the Broadway-acclaimed David Byrne’s American Utopia at Visa Skyline Drive-In at CityView, Toronto at 8 pm.
Sep 12, 2020, at 05:32 am
Toronto/IBNS: The 45th Toronto International Festival (TIFF) premiered 'Night of the Kings,' 'Enemies of the State,' 'Shiva Baby', & 'Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds' on Thursday, TIFF reports said.
TIFF 2020 to premiere 'Nomadland' in partnership with Telluride Film Festival
Sep 12, 2020, at 04:44 am
Toronto/IBNS: Directed, edited, produced, and screen played by Chloé Zhao, Gala Presentation 'Nomadland', an adapted version of Jessica Bruder’s non-fiction book, filmed in the USA, is being premiered in partnership with Telluride Film Festival at 45th Toronto International Film Festival (2020) on Friday.
Toronto International Film Festival 2020 opens today in a different format
Sep 11, 2020, at 04:57 am
Toronto/(IBNS: The 2020 Toronto International Film Festival Festival (TIFF) launches the majority of its showings online, the rest will be drive-in or outdoor showings, and a few select, physically distanced screenings in theatres with spectators and audience wearing masks, TIFF reports said.
TIFF 2020 provides free online screening of 'Concrete Cowboy' to 500 frontline workers
Sep 10, 2020, at 03:17 am
Toronto/IBNS: In recognition of hard work and dedication of essential frontline workers in the community, who are ensuring everyone has access to critical services including health care, food, and transportation since March after the global coronavirus outbreak, TIFF is offering a free digital screening of 'Concrete Cowboy', sponsored by Fasken for these heroes, TIFF reports said.
Kate Winslet starrer Ammonite to close 64th BFI London Film Festival
Aug 27, 2020, at 12:51 am
London: The 64th British Film Institute London Film Festival will end this time with the movie Ammonite which features acclaimed actress Kate Winslet in the lead role.
Toronto International Film Festival 2020 announces its list of 50 selected feature films
Aug 04, 2020, at 06:03 am
Toronto/IBNS: The 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)'s lineup of 50 diverse titles selection, announced July 30 by Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente, represent the highest-quality films from around the globe reflecting TIFF's commitment to gender parity and racial equality for future generations with strong representation of women, Black people, Indigenous people, and people of colour, TIFF reports said.
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' to release in India
Jul 02, 2020, at 05:23 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'Tenet' will have a theatrical release in India.
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'Reimagined physical and digital TIFF 2020' to run from Sept 10-19
Jun 25, 2020, at 10:55 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Wednesday announced its 45th edition, which is slated to run from Sept 10 to 19, will be held with physical screenings and drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences, and industry talks, reports said.
Canada: TIFF presents special home-screening of the play 'The Normal Heart' on Crave
Jun 24, 2020, at 12:05 am
Toronto/IBNS: A special at-home screening of award-winning play 'The Normal Heart' would be hosted by Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in partnership with Pride Toronto on June 26 at Crave to celebrate Pride Month, TIFF reports said.
'Joker' actor Joaquin Phoenix speaks about 'fight against injustice' at 92nd Academy Awards
Feb 10, 2020, at 06:50 pm
Los Angeles/IBNS: Actor Joaquin Phoenix, who won his first Academy Awards on Sunday evening, spoke about people's "fight against injustice" in a long speech at the Dolby Theatre here.
South Korean film Parasite creates history at Oscars 2020, Joaquin Phoenix shines
Feb 10, 2020, at 11:43 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: South Korean film Parasite, which has been directed by Bong Joon Ho, created history by becoming the first non-English movie to win the best picture at the 92nd Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre here on Sunday evening.
South Korean movie Parasite shines at Oscars, wins best picture
Feb 10, 2020, at 10:18 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: Creating history, South Korean movie Parasite emerged strongly at the Oscars as the film won the best picture award during the gala event on Sunday.